Jonathan Sinclar (19) kneels during the national anthem as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jonathan Sinclar (19) kneels during the national anthem as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams take a knee for a moment of silence before kickoff as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Both teams take a knee for a moment of silence before kickoff as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Lucas del Rosario (7) dribbles past an NC State defender as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Lucas del Rosario (7) dribbles past an NC State defender as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jonathan Sinclar (19) looks for an open man on a throw-in as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Jonathan Sinclar (19) looks for an open man on a throw-in as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taff Wadda (39) fights for a header as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taff Wadda (39) fights for a header as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Roman Knox (38) passes the ball to an open man downfield as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Roman Knox (38) passes the ball to an open man downfield as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taff Wadda (39) controls the ball as an NC State defender approaches as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Taff Wadda (39) controls the ball as an NC State defender approaches as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Matt Constant (6) fights for a header as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Matt Constant (6) fights for a header as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Giovanni Montesdoeca (10) celebrates in front of empty stands after scoring a goal as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Giovanni Montesdoeca (10) celebrates in front of empty stands after scoring a goal as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Santiago Herrera (9) gets an open header as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Santiago Herrera (9) gets an open header as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Roman Knox (38) celebrates with Key White (13) after scoring on a penalty kick as UNC men's soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Roman Knox (38) celebrates with Key White (13) after scoring on a penalty kick as UNC men’s soccer faces off against NC State in a preseason scrimmage at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Sunday, September 20. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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